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(Calculating free cash flows) Racin’ Scooters is introducing a new product and h

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Question

(Calculating free cash flows) Racin’ Scooters is introducing a new product and has an expected change in EBIT of $475,000. Racin’ Scooters has a 34 percent marginal tax rate. The project will also produce $ 100,000 of depreciation per year. In addition, the project will also cause the following changes in year 1: What is the project’s free cash flow in year 1?

Without project

With the project

Accounts receivable

$45,000

$63,000

Inventory

65,000

80,000

Accounts payable

70,000

94,000

Without project

With the project

Accounts receivable

$45,000

$63,000

Inventory

65,000

80,000

Accounts payable

70,000

94,000

Explanation / Answer

Net working capital with project=$63,000+$80,000-$94,000=$49,000

Change in working capiatl=$49,000-$40,000

Free cash Flows year 1=EBIT(1-Tax Rate) + Depreciation & Amortization - Change in Net Working Capital - Capital Expenditure
=$475,000(1-0.34)+$100,000-$49,000=$313,500-$51,000=$364,500